Too many international medical graduates missing an NHS induction they deserve (28 June 2024)

Summary

In this Medscape article, Jane Dacre, President of the Medical Protection Society (MPS) looks at the importance of ensuring international medical graduates (IMGs) are given thorough and appropriate induction when they join NHS organisations. She highlights that although many trusts do offer IMGs appropriate induction, others are failing to do this She refers to the results of a recent MPS survey which demonstrate the impact of the issue:

• Nearly 6 in 10 (58%) IMGs said their induction was not adequate or appropriate for them as an IMG.
• Nearly half (48%) felt anxious about starting clinical duties because of this.
• 38% said they did not have sufficient time to shadow other doctors.
• 45% said their induction did not include training on cultural differences and acceptability in the UK.
• 61% went on to say they felt fearful of medicolegal issues arising from their work.